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Stress Response and Human Behavior

  • About – Michael Sefton, Ph.D.
  • Positive Psychology and breeding resilience, flow and learned optimism

Author: Michael Sefton, Ph.D.

  • Searching for Balance …

    Apr 30, 2026
    Fight/flight response, Mindfulness, Police Psychology

    Fear: And the perceived hidden danger around every corner A little stress keeps us focused, but too much can become overwhelming.… Read more

  • Combating Loneliness in Older Adults

    Apr 19, 2026
    Aging, Mental Health, Michael Sefton, Ph.D., Mindfulness, Risk of isolation

    In his essay “Things of Importance,” Sefton (2014) observed that the relationships people cultivate over time ultimately sustain them as… Read more

  • Understanding Police Suicide Rates: The Need for Peer Support

    Apr 8, 2026
    Uncategorized

    As police suicide has been on the radar of advocates of LEO peer support for months or years.  The incidence… Read more

  • The Neurobiology of Stress: How It Affects Your Body

    The Neurobiology of Stress: How It Affects Your Body

    Apr 2, 2026
    Fight/flight response, Mental Health, Michael Sefton, Ph.D., Stress and Human Function

    12 minute read Stress is an unavoidable part of modern life. Daily stressors like traffic congestion, workplace demands, financial pressure,… Read more

  • Predicting Violence: Insights from Police Psychology

    Predicting Violence: Insights from Police Psychology

    Mar 29, 2026
    Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Police Psychology

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